Recently, I read about a promotion from a home builder in San Diego where consumers could buy a 4000 square foot house for $1.6 million and get a smaller home by the developer valu
Working out at the gym is agonizing and expensive, but it's necessary for a healthy life — or is it? A recent Time magazine piece questions whether working out essential to weight
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How I Successfully Gambled in Las Vegas Without Losing My Shirt
I came. I saw. I conquered Las Vegas without losing my shirt. Success.
Why "Buy One Get One Free" Is Usually A Bad Deal
Recently, I read about a promotion from a home builder in San Diego where consumers could buy a 4000 square foot house for $1.6 million and get a smaller home by the developer valu
How to Get a Free Fraud Alert on Your Credit Report
Placing a fraud alert on your credit report is an easy (and free!) way to protect yourself from identity theft. But there's a catch.
Watch Out for These 5 Last Minute Home Buying Costs
First time homebuyers can be left scrambling to cover these last-minute costs. Don't get blindsided on your way to your new home!
5 Steps to Successful Budgeting
Ready to build your best budget? All it takes is five steps to clear financial control.
5 Times You Must Freeze Your Credit Report
Freeze! Securing your credit report from fraud or other suspicious activity might save you a big headache later.
Home Equity Loan or HELOC: Which Is Right for You?
You have equity in your home, and you need to borrow money. Should you turn to a HELOC or a home equity loan?
Are You Letting FOMO Ruin Your Finances?
FOMO can prompt us to make a lot of questionable decisions. Get your envy in check and regain control of your life — and your money.
How to Prepare Your Money for the Coming Economic Slowdown
Experts warn an economic downturn may be on the horizon. Is your money prepared?
5 Financial Mistakes You Need to Stop Making by 30
By the big Three-Oh, you're no finance rookie. Leave these money mistakes in your 20s and kick bad spending habits to the curb. No excuses!
5 Savings Tricks You Haven't Tried Yet
If saving was easy, we'd all be saving more. Try one or more of these savings strategies and see if the habit doesn't finally stick.
8 Steps to Starting a Retirement Plan in Your 30s
Sure, retirement savings is best started early — but better late than never. Here's how to start saving past 30.
Why I Choose to Rent Instead of Buy
Some say that homeownership is the smarter financial move, but for many folks, renting is just the better call.
How to Get Rid of a Skunk Without Losing Your Dignity
Got a skunk stinking up your property? Learn from one writer's successful (and failed) attempts at skunk removal before losing your mind over a skunk.
How to Manage Your Money — No Budgeting Required
Nobody likes budgeting. Here's how to keep track of your money without one.
7 Affordable Destinations for Nature Lovers
You don't need to drain your budget to enjoy a beautiful vacation in the great outdoors. Get out there!
Do You Need Credit Monitoring to Protect Your Credit?
With data breaches everywhere you turn, credit monitoring seems like a smart thing to get. But do you really need it?
Why Going to the Gym Is a Waste of Money, Time, and Resources
Working out at the gym is agonizing and expensive, but it's necessary for a healthy life — or is it? A recent Time magazine piece questions whether working out essential to weight
How to Get a High Rating and Make More Money as an Uber Driver
If you're wondering how you can get a higher rating and earn more with Uber, here are some easy tips.
netSpend: The Story of the Visa Debit Card We Did Not Apply For
This is my story of shock, anger, and finally disgust at the practices of netSpend.